Population 10,170 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Chadds Ford holds 2.75 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.61 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Chadds Ford skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.2, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Chadds Ford: 2.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chadds Ford
Renters in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Chadds Ford is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Chadds Ford: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Vacancy is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Chadds Ford has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only 40 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,663 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,660 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,849 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,445 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$781 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chadds Ford costs $2,445 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $781 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chadds Ford
Bachelor's degrees in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.1% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.5% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.0% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Chadds Ford is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (71.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 22 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.7% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Chadds Ford: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chadds Ford
| Period | Chadds Ford | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chadds Ford is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.1%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chadds Ford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadds Ford | 2.75 | 46.4 | 2.9% | 13.8% | 7.0% | 1988 | $2,445 | 71.0% | 98.0% | 5.0% |
| Thornton | 3.05 | 43.2 | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.6% | 1991 | $1,636 | 57.2% | 93.5% | 4.3% |
| Mendenhall | 2.00 | 63.8 | 2.2% | 21.9% | 6.0% | 1984 | $3,501 | 72.8% | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| Winterthur | 1.99 | 66.1 | 1.4% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 1963 | $3,328 | 65.6% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Westtown | 2.95 | 47.8 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 1979 | $2,548 | 65.2% | 99.5% | 5.8% |
| Rockland | 1.96 | 58.7 | 9.5% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 1976 | $2,570 | 75.2% | 99.2% | 4.2% |
| Glen Mills | 2.75 | 47.5 | 6.1% | 25.6% | 6.0% | 1991 | $2,192 | 63.0% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| Pocopson | 2.79 | 47.9 | 6.3% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 1983 | $2,490 | 82.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% |
| Garnet Valley | 3.05 | 46.4 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,407 | 59.1% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Cheyney | 2.66 | 44.5 | 9.5% | 23.3% | 3.3% | 1992 | $2,341 | 61.6% | 98.1% | 3.1% |
| Arden | 2.30 | 58.2 | 4.1% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 1958 | $1,420 | 52.2% | 97.8% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chadds Ford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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